technical data SKODA ROOMSTER 2008 1.G Owner's Guide

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The luggage compartment cover
You can use the luggage compartment cover behind the head
restraints for storing light and soft items.
The luggage compartment cover can be removed as required if one must
transport bulky goods.
– Unhook the support stra ps on the boot lid ⇒fig. 63.
– Slightly raise the luggage compartment cover.
– Remove the luggage compartment cover from the holder by
pulling to the rear or with adequate blows to the bottom side of the
cover.
– Install again by pushing the luggage compartment cover forwards into
the holder and hanging the suppo rt straps on the boot lid.
The luggage compartment cover can also be put into the lower position on the supporting elements ⇒fig. 64.
The process of assembly or disassembly is identical.
The luggage compartment cover is foreseen fo r storage of small objects of up to 2.5 kg. in weight.
WARNING
No objects should be placed on the luggage compartment cover, the vehicle occupants could be endangered if th ere is sudden braking or the vehicle collides with something.
Caution
Please ensure that the heating elements of the rear window heater are not damaged as a result of obje cts placed in this area.
Note
When opening the boot lid, lift the luggage compartment cover - risk that objects placed in this area can slip forward!
Fig. 63 Removing the luggage compartment cover
Fig. 64 Luggage compartment cover in the lower position
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Put bicycle into the bicycle carrier
– Remove the front wheel before putting the bicycle into the vehicle.
– Slacken the quick tension jack on th e fixing axle of the bicycle carrier
and adjust according to the width of the bicycle fork.
– Fit the bicycle fork onto the fixing axle and tighten with the quick
tension jack ⇒fig. 67.
– Fasten the removed front wheel with the fixing strap in the vehicle
interior so that it does not resu lt in any damage to the luggage
compartment, bicycle or the stored items.
Note
If the front wheel is equipped with disc brake, attach the wheel in such a way that the brake disc is opposite the frame.
Secure the stability of the bicycles with a strap
– To slacken the rubber part of the cl amp, push both parts against each
other and open the clamp.
– Position the clamp with the rubber part to the front (in direction of
travel) as far as possible below the saddle rod and close the clamp
⇒ fig. 69.
Fig. 67 Put in the bicycle
Fig. 68 Fastening the front wheel
Fig. 69 Securing the bicycles with clamps
Fig. 70 Securing the bicycles with a strap
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WARNING
•The items which you transport on the roof bar system must be reliably attached - risk of accident!
•You must on no account exceed the permissible roof load, the permis-sible axle loads and the permissible gros s weight of your vehicle - risk of accident!
•Please note that the handling prop erties of your vehicle change when you transport heavy or bulky items on the roof bar system as a result of the displacement of the centre of gravity and the increased wind attack area - risk of accident! You must absolutely adapt your style of driving and the speed of the vehicle to the specific circumstances.
Front cup holder
You can place two cups or beve rage cans into the recesses ⇒fig. 72.
WARNING
•Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder. If the vehicle moves, the hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
•Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.
Caution
Do not open the beverages in the cup holder while driving. There is a risk of spilling e.g. when braking and therefore the electrical components or the seat upholstery can be damaged.
Rear cup holder*
You can place one cup or beverage can into the recess ⇒fig. 73.
WARNING
•Do not place any hot beverages into the cup holder. If the vehicle moves, the hot beverages may spill - risk of scalding!
•Do not use any cups or beakers which are made of brittle material (e.g. glass, porcelain). You might be injured by them in the event of an accident.
Fig. 72 Front centre console: Cup holder
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 73 Centre console: Cup holder
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Cigarette lighter* and power sockets*
Cigarette lighter
You can also use the socket on th e cigarette lighter for other elec-
trical appliances.
Using the cigarette lighter
– Press in the button of the cigarette lighter ⇒fig. 77.
– Wait until the button jumps forward.
– Remove the cigarette lighter immediately and use it.
– Insert the cigarette lighter again into the socket.
Using the power socket
– Take out the cigarette lighter.
– Insert the plug of the electrical a ppliance into the socket of the ciga-
rette lighter.
The 12 volt power socket can also be used to supply power to electrical accessories with a power uptake up to 180 watts.
WARNING
•Take care when using the cigarette li ghter! Not paying proper attention or incorrect use the cigarette lighter in an uncontrolled manner may result in burns.
•The cigarette lighter and the power so cket also operates when the igni- tion is switched off or the ignition key withdrawn. This is why you should never leave children unattended in the vehicle!
Caution
Only use matching plugs, which fulfils the DIN - ISO Standard 4165, to avoid damaging the power sockets.
Note
Connecting electrical components when the engine is not running will drain the battery of the vehicle - risk of battery draining!
Power socket in the luggage compartment
– Open the cover of the power socket ⇒fig. 78.
– Connect the plug of the electr ical appliance to the socket.
Fig. 77 Centre console: Cigarette lighter
Fig. 78 Luggage compartment: Power socket
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WARNING
The storage compartment must always be closed when driving for safety reasons.
Cooling of storage compartment on front passenger side*
The storage compartment can be fitted for vehicles with an air-
conditioning system with a closable inlet for cooled air.
– You can switch the cooling system on or off using the control dial
⇒ fig. 80.
Opening the air inlet when the air conditioning system is on causes fresh or interior air to flow into the storage compartment.
The storage compartment is only cooled in the cooling mode. We recommend that you switch off the cooling (opening concealed) if it is operating in the heating mode or if you are not using the cooling system for the storage compartment.
Storage compartment on the driver's side
Unlockable compartment below the steering wheel on the left.
Stowage compartment for spectacles*
– Press on the lid of the stowage compartment, the stowage compart-
ment opens downwards ⇒fig. 82.
Fig. 80 Storage compartment: Using cooling system
Fig. 81 Dash panel: Storage compartment on the driver's side
Fig. 82 Detail of the headliner: Stowage compartment for specta-cles
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Fold the armrest
– Press the lower button on the end face of the armrest ⇒page 74,
fig. 85 in order to fold the armrest. Fold the armrest forwards and
release the button.
Opening stowage compartment
– The armrest includes a stowage compartment. The storage compart-
ment is unlocked by pressing the upper button and then can be
opened to the top.
Note
The moving space of the arms can be restricted if the armrest is folded down. In city traffic the armrest should not be folded down.
Storage compartment in the front doors
A bottle holder is located in the area of the storage compartment for the front doors.
WARNING
Use the area ⇒fig. 87 of the storage compartment only for storing objects which do not project so that the effectiveness of the side airbag is not impaired.
Storage box*
The storage box is foreseen for storage of small objects of up to 5 kg in
weight and can also be used as an armrest. You can place 2 cups or
beverage cans into the recess on the storage box.
Fig. 87 Stowage compartment in door panel
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Fig. 88 Holder for attachment
Fig. 89 Storage box
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Flexible storage compartment*
A flexible storage compartment is located on the right side of the luggage
compartment. The flexible storage compartment is foreseen for storing
small objects of up to 8 kg. in weight.
Removing
– Take hold of the flexible storage compartment at both upper corners.
– Press the upper corners to the inside and release the storage compart-
ment by pulling upwards.
– Remove by pulling towards you.
Installing
– Insert both ends of the flexible storage compartment into the open-
ings of the right side trim panel of the luggage compartment and push
it downwards until it locks.
Clothes hooks*
A clothes hook is located above the rear doors ⇒fig. 92.
WARNING
•Ensure that any clothes hanging from the hooks do not impair your vision to the rear.
•Use the hooks for hanging only light items of clothing and ensure that there are no heavy or sharp-e dged objects in the pockets.
•Do not use clothes hangers for hanging up items of clothing otherwise this will interfere with the protection offered by the head airbag.
Fig. 91 Flexible storage compartmentFig. 92 Area above rear doors: Clothes hooks
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Set heating
Recommended settings of heating controls for:
Defrosting the windscreen and side windows
•Tu r n c o n t ro l d i a l ⇒page 78, fig. 93 to the right up to the stop,
•Blower switch in position 3,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Open air outlet vents 4 ⇒page 80, fig. 94 and point towards the side window.
Keeping windscreen and side windows demisted
We recommend that you use the following setting in cases where the windows are misted up more than usual (e.g. when it is raining):
•Control dial where necessary to the heating range,
•Blower switch in position 2 or 3,
•Control dial to  or  as required or to any desired position between these symbols,
•Open air outlet vents 4 and point towards the side window.
Warming up the inside of the vehicle as rapidly as possible
•Turn control dial to the right up to the stop,
•Blower switch in position 3 or 4,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Open the air outlet vents 4,
•We recommend that you briefly switch on the recirculated air mode with the pushbutton . The windows can steam up in this position however.
Heating the vehicle to a comfortable temperature
We recommend the following setting once the windows are no longer misted up and the desired temperature has been reached:
•Control dial at the desired heat output,
•Blower switch in position 2 or 3,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position between  and ,
•Open the air outlet vents 4,
•Set the air distribution regulator as required between positions  and , if the windscreen gets misted up again.
Fresh air mode - ventilation
Non pre-warmed fresh air stream s through the air inlet nozzles 3 and 4 for the following settings.
Recirculated air mode must not be switched on.
•Turn the control dial ⇒page 78, fig. 93 to the left up to the stop,
•Blower switch in the desired position,
•Turn the air distribution control into the position ,
•Open air outlet vents 3 and 4 ⇒page 80, fig. 94
The control dial can be set to other positions as required.
Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from
getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or
when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press button , the button symbol  lights up ⇒page 78, fig. 93.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press button again, the button symbol  goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off au tomatically if the air distribution control is in position  ⇒page 78, fig. 93. You can also switch recirculated air mode on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing button .
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Air at a temperature of about 5°C may flow out of the vents under certain circum- stances when the cooling system is operating. Lengthy and uneven distribution of the air flow out of the vents (in particular at the leg area) and large differences in temperature, for example when getting out of the vehicle, can result in chills in sensitive persons.
The air inlet in front of the windscreen must be free of ice, snow or leaves in order to ensure that the heating and cooling systems operate properly.
After switching on the cooling Condensation from the evaporator of the air condi- tioning may drip down and form a puddle below the vehicle. This is quite normal and not an indication of a leak!
WARNING
•For your own safety and that of other road users, ensure that all the windows are free of ice, snow and mistin g. Please familiarize yourself about how to correctly operate th e heating and ventilation systems, how to demist and defrost the windows, as well as with the cooling mode.
•You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an accident increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Note
•We recommend that you do not smoke in the vehicle when the recirculating air mode is operating since the smoke which is drawn at the evaporator from the inte- rior of the vehicle forms deposits in the evaporator of the air conditioning system. This produces a permanent odour when the Climatic is operating which can only be eliminated through considerable effort and expense (replacement of compressor).
Using the system
Setting temperature
– Turn the control dial ⇒fig. 95 to the right in order to increase the
temperature.
– Turn the control dial to the left in order to increase the tempera-
ture.
Controlling blower
– Turn the blower switch into one of the positions, 1 to 4, in order to
switch the blower on.
– Turn the blower switch into position 0 in order to switch the blower
off.
– Pressing button causes the recirculating air system ⇒page 83 to
be switched on.
Control for air distribution
– You can adjust the direction of the inlet air flow ⇒page 83 using air
distribution regulator .
Fig. 95 Climatic: Controls
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Cooling down the inside of the vehicle as rapidly as possible
•close all windows
•Control dial at the desired heat temperature
•Blower switch in position 4
•Turn the air distribution control into the position 
•Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4
•Switch on the cooling system by pressing button
•We recommend that you briefly switch on the recirculated air mode with the pushbutton .
Optimum cooling
•Control dial at the desired heat temperature. This temperature will be main- tained automatically.
•Blower switch in position 1, 2 or 3
•Turn the air distribution control into the position 
•Open the air outlet vents 3 and 4
•Switch on the cooling system by pressing button
•We recommend setting the air outlet vents 3 and 4 in such a way that the air flows to the rear over the heads of the occu pants. Do not switch to recirculated air mode.
Recirculated air mode
In recirculated air mode air is sucked out of the interior of the vehicle
and then fed back into the interior.
Recirculated air mode prevents polluted air outside the vehicle from
getting into the vehicle, for example when driving through a tunnel or
when standing in a traffic jam.
Switching recirculated air mode on
– Press switch ⇒page 81, fig. 95 the switch symbol  lights up.
Switching recirculated air mode off
– Press button again, the button symbol  goes out.
The recirculated air mode is switched off au tomatically if the air distribution control is in position  ⇒page 81, fig. 95. You can also switch recirculated air mode on again from this setting by repeatedly pressing button .
WARNING
You should not leave recirculated air mode on over a longer period of time, as “stale” air may result in fatigue in the driver and occupants, divert your attention and also cause the windows to mist up. The risk of having an acci-dent increases. Switch recirculated air mode off as soon as the windows begin misting up.
Air outlet vents
Fig. 96 Air outlet vents
Open air outlet vents
– Turn the rotary knob into the upper position.
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